Mongolia-born Hakuho’s retirement from sumo ends a career that saw him shatter just about every record in the storied Japanese sport, which gripped his imagination from childhood.
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Virus Threatens ‘Game Over’ for Japan’s Arcades
Evenings are normally the busiest time at Mikado, a retro gaming arcade in Tokyo, but these days the shutters come down early, leaving “Street Fighter” fans out in the cold.
Cyberpunk 2077 Pulled From PlayStation Store after Bug Backlash
Sony said Friday it is pulling the much-hyped Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation stores around the world after a flood of complaints and ridicule over bugs, compatibility issues and even health risks.
Anime ‘Demon Slayer’ Set to Dethrone Ghibli Classic for Japan Box Office Crown
An anime epic in which a teenager hunts down and beheads demons has become the surprise sensation of Japanese cinema during the pandemic, and could soon be the country’s top-grossing film of all time.
Farming the ‘Green Gold’ of Japan: Wasabi is Difficult to Grow
If you’ve eaten sushi, you might assume you’ve tried wasabi. But chances are it was an artificial version that Japanese growers say is a world away from their ‘green gold’.
Japanese Cinema Must Adapt to Survive, Warns Rising Star Director
Japanese cinema needs an overhaul. At least that’s what acclaimed director Koji Fukada thinks, calling for less reliance on manga adaptations, more money for arthouse and better treatment of workers.
Original Selfies: Japan’s Purikura Photo Booths Survives More than Two Decades
A pair of Japanese schoolgirls primp their hair before a long mirror, preparing for the perfect shot. But they are not taking a smartphone selfie, they are using a “purikura” photo booth.